Okay, I am looking for a sword to use at an SCA event. That means it has to be ready for contact fighting. Will this sword be able to handle it?
31824
Yes they are great for SCA fighting, I do rapier dueling in Missouri and it stands up to the contact
31825
This sword is pretty hardie. I am not sure about contact fighting, and be careful, you can stick someone very easyle .
31826
This sword could possibly work. I don't think it'll bend if pressed against something unless pressure is put on it. Then again I'm sure you're not gonna be stabbing anyone haha. But yeah I think it'll be a great sword for any kind of competition. Good luck.
31827
Not so sure. After about 10 minutes of mock fighting my friend with his broadswords it had several nicks, and we definitely weren't going anywhere close to full contact.
31828
It'll work all right. I would not take this thing into real combat, since it's a tad wobbly, and if you're not trying to wound someone it's too pointy. That being said, if it's a mock fight with another rapier, you'll do fine.
31829
Sir,I don't speak on behalf of SCA, but you will find the association's handbook covering rapier combat and the pertinent .pdf covering acceptable and unacceptable blades. You will want to refer to Appendix Five of the Rapier Marshal's Handbook. Play safe and be well. Any alterations to this sword is the sole responsibility of the user, and I am not an authority on any SCA-related events.
31830
The blade is quite springy, but that is kind of what you want for a rapier. If you are going to be using it as a rapier, i.e. as a thrusting weapon, it should do just fine. If you are going to be hacking and slashing, you'd probably want a broadsword or something similar with a stiffer and thicker blade.
149608
It is a coseplay piece, just for show and handleing, not for sword fighting. U will damage it.
1540826
I only got it for costume wear, but it is a solid metal sword. I suppose you could spar with it if you wanted to.
1949320
This sword is a good sword for display purposes, but do NOT go and try to take on the spartan empire with it. This sword is not at all something that should be used for fighting but it is wonderful to hang on your wall. I tried fighting my brother with my other sword and the thing inside the handle snapped and all the handle pieces came off as well as the pommel. So if you ask me for a straight answer, I would say not really.
496628
Yes...it's junk. As a display piece i suppose it's fine, but parts are plastic, including the entire scabbard.The steel is unrefined and will not hold an edge....in fact it will not sharpen!Don't waste your money if you are looking for a quality sword....if you are just sticking it on the wall for display...it's ok.
881615
Its good for deep hacking and damage. It is a sword between 8-10 pounds and although isn't crazy sharp due to the weight an wedge like blade style will go deeply in logs and other hard surfaces. If you are not carful the blade at the hilt will bend.
695195
Most likely, they ship it by UPS or FedEx, neither of which will take packages to leave at a Post Office Box. As far as the blade, it is made of 1055 high carbon steel, which is able to withstand battle conditions against other swords, which I hope you never do, for you would probably lose. These are deadly sharp weapons, not toys for the boys.
1231399
I would highly doubt this weapon to be allowed at a con. These are made for full contact training. I own almost every polypropylene sword available and the same would go for the rest of them. It would be best to go with a foam replica of a sword, since those are much softer and lighter. (i.e. foam Master Sword, Sting, orc axe). But I wouldn't know if that is allowed either.
220345
It would take a long time. The sword isn't that sharp and the scabbard material is quite tough. Plus the entry slot to the scabbard has a metal guard so the sword hits metal on the way in and out. I suppose if you face a real onslaught of Mirkwood spiders or waves of Orcs it might eventually wear out but otherwise don't worry about it.
149605
You would most likely break the handle if you smash the sword against something. The blade feels sturdy enough but the handle feels like it can barely support the blade's weight.
1095629
That depends on how it is used. This replica is made mostly for display. If you toy with it and swing it gently or use it for non-contact practice, you should not have a problem. The sword is well made but delicate. If you go around reclessly hitting it with other swords and other solid objects(yes including hard wood) you're gonna have a bad time.
1651438
It's not sharp due to AMC right's and most ppl that will buy it know nothing of swords.. Full tang is a yes, this is a full tang battle ready katana. Once sharp if you want to sharpen it, it can kill So becarful
1899599
Well I use it more for display, but it is pretty heavy and sturdy and sharp at the end. My guess would be if you are very careful it wouldn't break. I saw a video of someone using the sword to chop a wooden beam in half, but then again it is a cosplaying sword
1133616
I've found that it's good for impacts, I bought mine for protection from bokken strikes and it's great for that. It could probably save you from a few slashes but it would get shredded. Stabing could be problematic, the seems between the pads are tough but I think a fixed blade or a double edged blade would penetrate it. To be clear I have only taken blunt object strikes in mine. The only body armor I KNOW will stop blades is chainmail and Dragonscale.
1949163
Yes, I bought this for sparring when my husband and I took a samurai sword class. Its a beautiful sword. It was a great price. The hand wrap did start to unravel over time. But you can just glue it back or take it off. Can't beat the price. I'm sure that happens with all of them.
370072
Cold Steel Swords are awesome. Rocks, Trees and small armies should be afraid. I swung right through a 8" tree, the blade went so far through that it surprised me, so it went into a rock and dented the rock pretty good, nearly no blade damage.
983395
Yes but expensive way to go. Sword is NICE. Very heavy duty. I wouldn't want to handle it much, but that's just me.